Cosmetics containing the chemicals still permeate

Stop taking products containing paraben

Accordingly, 5 types of derivatives of paraben (isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, benzylparaben, phenylparaben and pentylparaben) are only allowed to be present in the circulation of cosmetics on the market ahead of Vietnam on 30-7. Also very common preservatives in cosmetics is MCT + MIT in the ratio 3/1 only used in cleaning products with very low concentrations and may not be used in cosmetics. Duration of application of this Regulation as from June 1-7.

The products contain paraben preservatives and MCT + MIT can cause cancer photo: THANH TON

Dr. Le Van Media-former Vice Minister of health, senior specialist, Department of Pharmacology-tells the paraben is a group of chemical compounds used as anti-microbial preservatives in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The world has 22000 cosmetic products, detergents containing parabens or mixed use MCT + MIT. Also in Vietnam, still unclear how much of the product containing this substance.

Since 1998, the suspected cancer causing parabens have appeared. In France and many other countries, the consumers are very worried because the relevant factors between paraben and cancer in women using many products prevent the secretion of sweat. The Commission of the European communities of cosmetic doubt isoparaben substances (substances of paraben) can cause breast cancer. World of Science also warned user that products contain paraben derivatives with some given concentration for long periods can affect health.

Use the habit

The time from now to the limit stop for the circulation of products contain paraben, no longer separate MCT + MIT was the deadline but the market is still flooded with products that contain 2 this preservative.

A survey of American business products store in Hanoi, we found products such as shampoo, skin creams, hand lotions, cleansers, gels, wipes ... that use paraben or MCT + MIT quite popular. Ms. Minh-Ha staff a cosmetic store in the city of Luong van Can, hoan Kiem-quite a surprise to hear information about 2 this preservative. She said up to this point, the store has yet to have information from the distributors of the regulations mentioned above.

Ms. Tran Ngoc-collective in Qiang, Dong Da District – said by the ingredients on the label of the cosmetic products in the chemical name, very hard to remember should the choice of milk, shampoo, bath sink water ... mostly habit. Meanwhile, even with products such as lotion, mascara, make-up, lipstick, sunscreen... paraben substances containing nor do many people bother because they used regularly according to habits and see fit.

Not easy to remove

Dr. Le van that Tv manufacturers need to plan proactively eliminate paraben out his products, use the preservative safer for consumer health. Currently, many other preservatives that can completely replace the paraben and MCT + MIT. In addition, the authorities need to intensify late checkout to determine the ingredients listed on the label are exactly as published by the manufacturer or not.

However, with tens of thousands of products containing paraben preservatives and MCT + MIT, many of the comments concerned the complete removal of these products out of the market when the time limit is no longer length is very difficult. "If not already late check out, so maybe people will have no information. Even, does not exclude the manufacturing, import, the consumer business to legalizing the presence on the Changshau time limit prohibits circulation "-an expert concerned.=